LAUNCHPAD

This summer we'll be indulging in a little outdoor living, Bouroullec style...

BY DEE IVA

As summer approaches in the northern hemisphere our thoughts are turning to hazy days and long evenings spent eating and drinking alfresco. Outdoor furniture is big business these days as major designers are turning their attention to covetable pieces with style-savvy sun lovers in mind.

French design duo Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec (right) has collaborated with Danish firm HAY to produce a contemporary and affordable range of outdoor furniture that’s destined to become a classic. Consisting of 13 pieces, the 'Palissade Collection'’s curvy slatted seating, tables, benches, ottomans and stools are made from electro-galvanized, powder-coated steel in three elegant colours – light grey, anthracite and olive green – that sit well in both urban and natural settings.

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ABOVE: Coral pink (Pantone 16-1546) is Pantone’s Colour Of The Year for 2019. Symbolising comfort, warmth and joy this soothing hue is most welcome in these politically uncertain times. Expect to see an outbreak of this nurturing colour across all facets of interiors this year. From rugs to paint colours, from lighting to furniture it looks like we’ll be in the pink in 2019.pantone.com